Paper 1 , i.e. Quantitative Ability,  has many elements common with Tier 1 examination. So, if you have prepared well for Tier 1 it will assist you in Tier 2. However, you should keep in mind that the difficulty of questions in Tier 2 is higher and majority of the questions in Paper 1 are from Trigonometry, Geometry and Algebra.

QUANTITATIVE ABILITY SYLLABUS:

Computation of whole numbers

Decimals

Fractions

Relationships between numbers

Percentage

Ratio & Proportion

Square roots

Averages

Interest

Profit and Loss

Discount

Partnership Business

Mixture and Alligation

Time and distance

Time & Work

Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds

Graphs of Linear Equations

Triangle and its various kinds of centres

Congruence and similarity of triangles

Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles

Triangle

Quadrilaterals

Regular Polygons

Right Prism

Right Circular Cone

Right Circular Cylinder

Sphere

Hemispheres

Rectangular Parallelepiped

Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base

Trigonometric ratio

Degree and Radian Measures

Standard Identities

Complementary angles

Heights and Distances

Histogram

Frequency polygon

Bar diagram

Pie chart

Paper 2, i.e.English Language and  Comprehension, focuses mainly on grammar and reading. To score high in this paper you need to have in-depth knowledge of English grammar with special emphasis on Active-Passive Voice and Direct-Indirect speech. Develop a healthy reading habit to solve the Reading Comprehension section of this paper.

English Language and Comprehension Syllabus:

Spot the error

Fill in the blanks

Synonyms

Antonyms

Spelling/ detecting misspelt words

Idioms & phrases

One word substitution

Improvement of sentences

Active/ passive voice of verbs

Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration

Shuffling of sentence parts

Shuffling of sentences in a passage

Cloze passage

Comprehension passage

Paper 3, i.e. Statistics, is compulsory only for candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator. 

The SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus for Statistic is described as follows-

1. Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data –Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.

2. Measures of Central Tendency – Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.

3. Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.

4. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.

5. Correlation and Regression – Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman‟s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only).

6. Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem.

7. Random Variable and Probability Distributions – Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete).

8. Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions.

9. Statistical Inference – Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.

10. Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way classified data and twoway classified data.

11. Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.

12. Index Numbers – Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

Paper 4 is compulsory for those applying for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)/ Assistant Accounts Officer (ACO).

This paper of the SSC CGL Tier 2 is divided into 2 parts Finance & Accounts and Economics & Governance for which the sub-topics are detailed below-

Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks):

1.1 Financial Accounting

• Nature and scope
• Limitations of Financial Accounting
• Basic concepts and Conventions
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

1.2 Basic concepts of accounting

• Single and double entry
• Books of Original Entry
• Bank Reconciliation
• Journal, ledgers
• Trial Balance
• Rectification of Errors
• Manufacturing
• Trading
• Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts
• Balance Sheet
• Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure
• Depreciation Accounting
• Valuation of Inventories
• Non-profit organisations Accounts
• Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts
• Bills of Exchange
• Self Balancing Ledgers

Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks):

2.1 Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility.

2.2 Finance Commission-Role and functions.

2.3 Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics

• Definition
• Scope and nature of Economics
• Methods of economic study
• Central problems of an economy
• Production possibilities curve

2.4 Theory of Demand and Supply

• Meaning and determinants of demand
• Law of demand and Elasticity of demand
• Price
• Income and cross elasticity
• Theory of consumer‟s behaviour
• Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach
• Meaning and determinants of supply
• Law of supply
• The elasticity of Supply

2.5 Theory of Production and cost

• Meaning and Factors of production
• Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

2.6 Forms of Market and price determination in different markets

• Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition
• Monopoly
• Monopolistic Competition
• Oligopoly
• Price determination in these markets.

2.7 Indian Economy:

2.7.1 Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth.

2.7.2 National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.

2.7.3 Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.

2.7.4 Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.

2.7.5 Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.

2.8 Economic Reforms in India

• Economic reforms since 1991
• Liberalisation
• Privatisation
• Globalisation
• Disinvestment

2.9 Money and Banking:

2.9.1 Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.

2.9.2 Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.

2.9.3 Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.

2.10 Role of Information Technology in Governance.